. Not sure how often I'll use the fabric, but it was a nice touch. It's slightly longer than the hydrometer I replaced, which seemed to make reading easier. Also, the glass seemed a bit thicker and better than my previous one. To be honest it probably should get 5 stars but when I clicked 5 stars it said like. I just can't get excited about the hydrometer. Also, I should mention that I use it for home brewing and I brew in plastic buckets, so I just put it right in the bucket to get a gravity reading.